So is it okay to sleep on your side after a cheek filler procedure? It's recommended to avoid sleeping on your side for the first 48 hours after getting cheek fillers. Laying on your side may increase the risk of cheek filler migration or misplacement which could lead to bad filler results.
While dermal fillers rarely move after injection, sleeping in certain positions could potentially cause the material to shift in the first few days after treatment. How you sleep will not typically affect lip fillers or those used to treat lines and wrinkles.
The best results of dermal fillers are seen typically 1 to 2 weeks post treatment with some of the swelling and bruising dissipating by then. It could take up to 4 weeks for everything to completely settle down, at which point you will notice the results you're expecting.
Keep yourself upright for at least 4 hours after your Botox or filler treatment. The upright rule also applies to napping. Not only does lying down encourage bruising or the spread of neurotoxin, but falling asleep with pressure on your face can cause Botox or filler to move to unwanted areas of the face.
Avoiding Physical Disturbance to Facial Fillers
Resist the urge to touch, poke, or massage the treated area after your nose filler treatment or any other type of filler. Applying pressure or disturbing the treated area can potentially displace the filler, leading to suboptimal results.
Avoid direct sun exposure and tanning beds for a full day following your dermal filler treatment. Exposing your treated skin to direct UV rays could cause redness, bruising, and/or swelling around your fillers.
You should massage after having injectable dermal fillers in areas where the skin is thinner, such as the lips or lower eyelids, but massaging too much and in other areas could actually break down the filler, resulting in less volume. Or it may cause filler migration.
Applying pressure to the injection sites may cause the filler to migrate. Dermal fillers, unlike other fillers, are not as pressure sensitive. However, you must still know how to sleep after dermal fillers. Some patients prefer to sleep on their backs for 48 hours after the treatment.
Post-Treatment Instructions:
Cosmetic fillers are long lasting, but not permanent. Longevity depends on the areas treated and your body's metabolism. DO NOT APPLY ANYTHING TO THE SKIN UNTIL THE DAY AFTER TREATMENT: No cleanser, moisturizer, or makeup!
Caffeine and Coffee – Yes, unfortunately, caffeinated drinks are off-limits for the first few days after treatment. Caffeine can cause swelling to worsen, as well as the hot burning sensation that is caused by the heat of the drink. If you need that morning coffee, I advise booking your treatment in the afternoon.
Optimal Results: The Peak Appearance
The peak appearance of filler results is typically observed about 4 to 6 weeks after the initial treatment.
“Pillow face” occurs when too much filler is injected into areas like the cheeks, nasolabial folds (the lines from your nose to the corners of your mouth), lips, and under-eye area. This repeated overfilling can result in a bloated, round appearance that looks far from natural.
Fillers remain moldable for 1-2 weeks, and pressure can deform your filler. The most common culprits? The face cradle on massage tables, tight ski goggles and swim goggles. Normal activities like washing your face or putting on make-up do not have enough force to mold your filler.
Yes, you can move your filler by accident; however, this often happens in rare cases. For instance, you may move your filler when undergoing a massage, sleeping, or even wearing eyewear immediately after your fillers.
So, why do some people feel tired after receiving fillers? A feeling of tiredness following dermal filler treatment could be indicative of 'filler fatigue', generally characterised by a loss of elasticity in the skin causing the face to feel weighted and heavy. Filler fatigue can be caused by: Excessive use of fillers.
The rule of thumb is to wait at least 24 to 48 hours after getting a cheek filler injection to start exercising again.
Your filler should be touch dry in approximately one hour, though drying times can vary by product so be sure to check the label. You can then apply a second layer if required, or leave to dry completely for 24 hours before sanding down and applying other finishes as needed.
Wait 3-5 Days Before Laying On Your Side After Filler Injections. On average, dermal fillers take about 3 – 5 days to settle into place. Allowing time for the filler to settle is fundamental to achieving long-lasting and optimal results.
This is specially important if you have had a cannula used for the filler injection. After 24 hours the skin is sealed again naturally at the puncture sites and you can go back to washing your face normally. We are all aware that fillers are hyaluronic acid gels.
We take great care to assure sterile injection sites, and in what may be an overly cautious approach, I've long suggested patients avoid dental work shortly before and after filler treatment. That's because fillers are essentially implants, and implants are susceptible to biofilm.
If you have a filler that contains hyaluronic acid, hyaluronidase can dissolve it regardless of where the filler was placed. For example, hyaluronidase can dissolve hyaluronic acid filler in your cheeks, lips and lower eyelids, among other areas. Other types of filler material don't dissolve with hyaluronidase.
Wait 12-24 hours after the injections before massaging. This gives the filler time to settle before manipulating it. Ideally start massaging 24 hours post-procedure once initial swelling has subsided. Massaging too early may worsen swelling.
Lumps after dermal filler is a common issue and can be normal and temporary, or it may need to be reviewed. It is very common to have temporary lumpiness in the skin in the first few weeks after dermal filler. What usually happens is that it will integrate into the skin by about week 4.